Shi Ji's Choice

Seeing Gu Changqing remain silent, Tong Tian spoke again, "During the Tribulation, the Saints will not intervene, and karma will not be considered during the slaughter."

Gu Changqing: Heh, like I'd ever believe that!

How did the Turtle Spirit Mother die?

How did San Xiao die?

How was Dobao captured?

Karma not being considered is even more ridiculous!

Gu Changqing couldn't be bothered with the Saints' despicable schemes.

Seeing Tong Tian staring at him, Gu Changqing could only reply, "Killing the fated individual is no small matter. We need to plan this carefully."

If he couldn't refuse, he could only stall.

"Mm."

Tong Tian nodded helplessly. The only person who could kill Jiang Ziya was Gu Changqing.

With all his Merit Treasures, not even the Heavenly Dao could do anything to him.

But he couldn't push this treasure boy too hard.

Shi Ji glanced at her master, then at Gu Changqing. She thought: Master intends for Junior Brother Changqing to act, but the Chan Sect has experts like clouds, and Junior Brother has his reservations, which is only natural. I'll help Junior Brother Changqing out of this predicament and settle this karma.

Tong Tian then said, "The Tribulation is perilous. Those who feel their cultivation is insufficient may practice in seclusion."

He wanted to destroy the Human and Chan Sects, but he also didn't want his own disciples to be cannon fodder.

"Yes."

The disciples responded in unison.

Tong Tian added, "Cultivate diligently and await your destiny," before leaving the main hall.

Killing Jiang Ziya? The Intercepting Sect immortals secretly shook their heads. They couldn't take on this task.

The fated individual was not to be trifled with!

Shi Ji returned to her side hall and said to Gu Changqing, "Junior Brother Changqing, I want to go out for a bit. Would you mind taking care of my two child attendants for a while?"

"Sure."

Gu Changqing agreed casually.

Seeing Gu Changqing agree, Shi Ji turned to her two child attendants and instructed, "When I'm not here, you must listen to Senior Uncle Changqing, understand?"

"Understood."

The two child attendants nodded their assent.

Shi Ji smiled slightly. Having the two child attendants follow Junior Brother Changqing is much better than having them stay with me.

She had taken in these two child attendants without giving them much, but now that Junior Brother Changqing was taking them in, it was a good home for them.

Taking out the Eight Trigrams Cloud Light Scarf and the Tai'a Sword, she added, "You've been with me for so long, and I don't have anything good to leave you." With that, she gave the Eight Trigrams Cloud Light Scarf to Cai Yun and the Tai'a Sword to Bi Yun.

After distributing the treasures, Shi Ji summoned the Eight Trigrams Dragon Beard Scarf and departed for Kunlun.

Gu Changqing smiled wryly and shook his head. Shi Ji being able to give away two Spiritual Treasures was truly an act of love.

Two Low-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures were not very useful; at most, they were keepsakes.

Keepsakes?

A thought struck Gu Changqing. Could it be that she...

"Bi Yun, Cai Yun." Gu Changqing called the two child attendants over and asked, "Do you feel your master is a bit different today?"

Bi Yun tilted his head and said, "She does seem a little different. She's not usually this gentle."

"Don't talk nonsense! Master is always gentle!"

Cai Yun retorted in dissatisfaction.

"That's just to you!"

Bi Yun was unconvinced.

Before leaving, she gave instructions and even distributed treasures. This was...

Entrusting her charges!

She's going to kill Jiang Ziya!

Shi Ji is going to kill the fated individual for me?

Earlier in the main hall, it was easy to assume Tong Tian wanted me to kill Jiang Ziya.

Shi Ji is repaying a kindness by taking on this karma for me.

This foolish girl!

"Stop arguing, and follow me!"

Gu Changqing immediately exchanged a billion Merits for the Innate Supreme Treasure, the Primordial Chaos World Piercing Shuttle.

This treasure has no other function; it's just incredibly fast!

A billion Merits can't be spent for nothing. Shi Ji's departure means she'll be the first to face the Tribulation.

Killing a fated person—a single Merit Treasure won't be enough to withstand that!

Seeing Shi Ji and Gu Changqing leave one after another, Tong Tian thought to himself, This kid isn't that unyielding after all. Even the toughest rogue can't resist a gentle embrace.

Tong Tian silently patted himself on the back for his cleverness.

Shi Ji left quickly, but no matter how fast she was, she wasn't as fast as the World-Breaking Shuttle.

In just a few breaths, Gu Changqing caught up to her.

"Senior Sister Shi Ji, where are you off to?"

Gu Changqing stopped Shi Ji and asked.

Shi Ji knew her thoughts had been seen through, and her expression changed slightly. "I… I'm just taking a stroll."

Gu Changqing then said, "You'd better take care of your two attendants yourself." With that, he pulled Bi Yun and Cai Yun out of the World-Breaking Shuttle and tossed them onto Shi Ji's Eight Trigrams Dragon Beard Scarf.

This…

Shi Ji was a little confused. Didn't he agree? How could he go back on his word so quickly?

Never mind, I already owe Junior Brother Changqing too much!

It's just a shame about the two attendants.

Then Gu Changqing said, "Jiang Ziya isn't an evil person. Senior Sister, with your compassion, why must you make things difficult for him?"

After speaking, Gu Changqing left. As long as Shi Ji didn't seek death herself, she wouldn't die.

With the two attendants as a tether, Shi Ji presumably wouldn't do anything foolish.

Shi Ji watched Gu Changqing leave, thinking, Junior Brother is compassionate, so I'll be the villain.

She then said to the two attendants, "You two return to Skull Mountain. If I don't come back in three days, go find Uncle-Master Changqing."

"Oh."

The two attendants nodded and fled towards Skull Mountain.

Shi Ji watched the two attendants leave, a hint of reluctance in her eyes, but she ultimately headed towards Kunlun.

Hmm?

Not long after Gu Changqing left, he suddenly sensed that the Longevity Lock and Undying Jade were under attack.

All treasures produced by the system had a connection to him.

He only sensed that two Innate Spiritual Treasures were under attack, but the Merit Saint Armor didn't react.

Strange!

The two attendants were attacked, but Shi Ji is fine!

Where is Shi Ji?

Without time to think, Gu Changqing immediately rushed to the scene of the incident using the World-Breaking Shuttle.

When Gu Changqing arrived, the incident site was not far from Chen Tang Pass. The sea was turbulent, and an Evil Flood Dragon hovered above the Eastern Sea.

"You two little brats, are High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures something you can enjoy?"

The Evil Flood Dragon spoke human words, its attitude extremely arrogant.

Though Bi Yun and Cai Yun had High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures protecting them, their cultivation was still shallow. How could they be a match for the Evil Flood Dragon?

The Evil Flood Dragon opened its mouth and spewed forth an endless torrent of water laws, rushing towards the two attendants.

The two attendants were already controlled by the Evil Flood Dragon, relying solely on the Longevity Lock and Undying Jade to barely hold on.

"You beast, take this sword!"

Gu Changqing directly summoned the Merit Saint Sword and slashed at the Evil Flood Dragon.

The Evil Flood Dragon turned its head and saw boundless Merit Golden Light rushing towards it, carrying sharp sword qi within.

This…

The Evil Flood Dragon was instantly terrified, its soul nearly leaving its body, and it plunged into the deep sea.

Even with the cultivation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, facing a Merit Treasure, its only option was to flee for its life.

Merit Treasures were the bane of all evil spirits and malevolent beings!

"Not so fast!"

Gu Changqing made a sword art gesture with his hand, and the Merit Saint Sword plunged into the deep sea as well.

BOOM!

A loud roar echoed, and the sea surface exploded.

The Evil Flood Dragon had been reduced to ashes by the Merit Golden Light.

"Bi Yun, Cai Yun. Where is your master?"

Gu Changqing brought the two attendants into the World-Breaking Shuttle and asked, "Where is Shi Ji?"

Bi Yun replied, "I'm not sure. Master only told us to return to Skull Mountain; she didn't say where she was going."

Damn it!

Gu Changqing sensed something amiss.

Shi Ji had already entered Kunlun Mountain.

I didn't expect Shi Ji to be so persistent.

"Let's go!"

Gu Changqing took the two attendants and headed towards Kunlun.

As long as Shi Ji hadn't made her move yet, there was still room to maneuver.